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Come along and discover the free support and services we offer at Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway.

Enjoy a brief introduction to what we do, then take the opportunity to chat with our team. First stop the Stewartry. More here: www.tsdg.org.uk/event/meet-t...
#meettsdg #thirdsectordg

Graphic showing that in two-thirds of constituencies, at least 1 in 4 kids are living in poverty.

The End Child Poverty coalition, which we are part of, has published its annual report on child poverty figures at a local level.

In two-thirds of constituencies, at least 1 in 4 kids are living in poverty.

Looking for an exciting change of career? We have two brilliant opportunities in our new Local Economies and Enterprise Team. Make a difference in Dumfries and Galloway. More here: jobs.tsdg.org.uk

Vacancies with Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway – May 2025 – Goodmoves Third Sector, Dumfries and Galloway is a third sector interface and is funded by the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council to meet four objectives: supporting and developing a s...

Job opportunities with @thirdsectordg.bsky.social, supporting the third sector in Dumfries & Galloway

➡️Lead for Local Economies and Enterprise, £33,063 pro-rata, 28hpw

➡️Social Enterprise Development Officer, £27,192 pro-rata, 28hpw

More info tinyurl.com/42jrs9kd Dumfries/Stranraer/hybrid

We're re-building our Local Economies team, focussing on social enterprise, local economic development & benefit and coordinating our wider developing work on Community Wealth Building across portfolios. It's a great time to join us! #Jobs #EssentialSector #DumfriesandGalloway

Join us in Stranraer when we are bringing national and local funders direct to you. Tickets are running out fast for our first funding roadshow of the year. Book now: www.tsdg.org.uk/event/funding-roadshow/

The Community Led Local Development Fund is open now for applications in Dumfries and Galloway. More here: www.tsdg.org.uk/clld/

The Scottish Government funding programme is open to charities, constituted community groups, co-operatives, small and medium-sized enterprises, and other organisations.

Just 10 days to go until we are back in Stranraer with our first funding roadshow of the year.

Take the chance to meet funders face-to-face and discuss the hopes for your project or organisation. Sign up now before it is fully booked: www.tsdg.org.uk/event/fundin...

📢 Today, MSPs will debate the UK Government's proposals for welfare reform. UK Government's own analysis predicts that an additional 250,000 people, including 50,000 children could be pushed into poverty as a result of their proposals.

The Scottish Land Fund offers grants of up to £1 million to help communities take ownership of the land and buildings that matter to them, as well as practical support to develop viable projects. Join our Meet the Funder event later this month to hear more: www.tsdg.org.uk/event/mf-slf/

We're delighted to be partnering in the design of a new community-led, family-informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children and their families across #DumfriesandGalloway. We need a Project Lead to help bring it to life @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social #EssentialSector #FamilySupport #Jobs

We're delighted to be partnering in the design of a new community-led, family-informed approach to supporting neurodivergent children and their families across #DumfriesandGalloway. We need a Project Lead to help bring it to life @nataliedon-innes.bsky.social #EssentialSector #FamilySupport #Jobs

An exciting new opportunity within our team is open now for applications. More here: jobs.tsdg.org.uk

With a good understanding of third sector funding, the successful candidate will be the policy lead for Fair Funding across Dumfries and Galloway.
#thirdsectorjobs #thirdsectordg #fairfunding

Pleased to see this from the Commissioner - and once again angry that the ASN review led by Angela Morgan published years ago is on a shelf somewhere, despite the level of input from children, families and staff. We need to do better for our children. We must.

Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57 Scottish Government Minister Christina McKelvie has died at 57 after a battle with secondary breast cancer. The SNP MSP, first elected in 2007, was…

Sad to hear this news. As Equalities Minister, I had a number of interactions, particularly on tackling loneliness and isolation and the role of the third sector in our communities. Thoughts with Christina's family, friends and colleagues. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2504169...

Dumfries and Galloway Council Meet the Buyer Roadshows coming to Newton Stewart and Dumfries next month. More here: www.sdpscotland.co.uk/events-regio...

Sorry can't be with you all today. Lots to celebrate, lots more to do! #PromisePartnershipShowcase

Oh @sallyannkelly1.bsky.social what an incredible advocate for our children and their families, and model for third sector leadership in pursuing cause and justice. Happy retirement when it comes (I hope we'll still be hearing from you!).

Pleasure to join Commissioners today for launch of the report on a just transition for Dumfries and Galloway, and to have discussed #poverty, #inequity, #socialjustice and our #communities on their visit last year #JustTransition @thirdsectordg.bsky.social #DumfriesandGalloway tinyurl.com/25n2ytuf

Great news, congrats Bruce

MPs urged to back charity exemptions from National Insurance rises - TFN Amendments from the House of Lords will be debated on Wednesday.

Holding up public services on the back of our sector was never it. From the first eNIC announcement we've been calling for full exemption; nothing else will reach the whole sector. To date, the Chancellor says our sector gets enough support. Let's hope for a change of heart.
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We’re proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025! 🌟

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences.

#NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek #NeurodiversityWeek #NCW #ThisIsND

Over £440,000 goes to 41 community projects across Dumfries and Galloway The fund had received 110 applications asking for over £1.9million of support from organisations across the region.

Forty-one community projects across Dumfries and Galloway are sharing £440,157 to help tackle mental health and wellbeing. More at: www.tsdg.org.uk/cmhwf-rfgran...

Potential of community transport highlighted in Cabinet Secretary visit Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway hosted Fiona Hyslop for a focussed discussion on the topic and its significant potential across the area.

It was a pleasure to host @fionahyslop.bsky.social this week, discussing the role and potential of community transport and important connections with tackling poverty, inequity, improving wellbeing, local and regional economies and access to health and other services

www.tsdg.org.uk/cabsec-ctvis...

Lead Officer – Children and Families with Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway – Goodmoves Where the role fits in our organisation Partnerships and Communities Our Partnerships and Communities Group are responsible for our work with the third sector, partners and communities across D...

We've more to do in connecting the work of our essential third sector, building capacity and recognising impact. We're looking for a colleague to help make this work for children and families. Come join us!

goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

An important update, avoiding yet more costs for VIOs and keeping the PVG scheme accessible. It ultimately protects. Thanks to all those who joined the campaign #DisclosureScotland #PVG
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Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are recruiting a new Deputy Chief Executive.

The role seeks an experienced, compassionate and enabling leader to join our team as we embark on the delivery of a new Prospectus to 2027.

For more on the role: https://buff.ly/42kPvhJ

Deputy Chief Executive with Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway – Goodmoves Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway are a charitable organisation dedicated to nurturing and strengthening the third sector, championing social enterprise, and promoting volunteering. Their miss...

We're looking for a new colleague to join us as Deputy Chief Executive #EssentialSector #DumfriesandGalloway #Jobs #ThirdSectorJobs

goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

Yellow warning of snow, ice affecting Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders: Dumfries and Galloway valid from 1200 Tue 07 Jan to 1200 Wed 08 Jan

Yellow warning of snow, ice affecting Dumfries, Galloway, Lothian & Borders valid from 1200 Tue 07 Jan to 1200 Wed 08 Jan
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Civil society calls for clarity on National Insurance - TFN 48 organisations across Scotland have backed a letter raising concerns.

Support @scottishgovernment.bsky.social on public service protection. It's not the whole story for our sector. As minority of our sector is funded by public bodies, wider social, community + personal impacts go unseen. Best way to avoid worst effects of eNIC changes is at source tinyurl.com/3vnx3shk